The Open College is home to more than 140 staff working at the headquarters at UPNG, Waigani Campus, the Regional Open Campuses and the uni centers throughout the country. With well-qualified staff both at the headquarters and study centers, our staff are able to use their varied skills, knowledge and experience to deliver high quality distance learning experience to our students. Each of the staff work under one of the three sections whether at the head office or in the study centers.

PROGRAMS & PRODUCTION (P&P)

The Programs and Production Division is made of three sub sections (Course Development, Multimedia and Production/Dispatch units). The section is responsible for the design, development, production and dispatch of the course materials of programs offered at the Open College.

The Course Development Unit is made up of Instructional Designers and Text Processors who convert and format texts into the ones that you see and read. Open College has also adopted internationally proven models for distance learning course design, which Instructional Designers use to design and develop courses with academics in various faculties and disciplines in the schools.

The Multimedia and Production/Dispatch unit provide support in the area of multimedia and production and dispatch of the course materials to students. The Programs and Production provides the thrust of the development and production of academic programs for delivery in the ODL mode.

STAFF

1. Associate Director

Dr. Janet Rangou

Tel: (675) 326 7341

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2. Instructional Designers

Judith Nukuitu

Senior Instructional Designer

Tel: (675) 326 7343

Kipli Minol

Instructional Designer

Tel: (675) 326 7343

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Debbie Laudiwana

Instructional Designer

Tel: (675) 326 7343

Kenneth Mark Wunuma

Trainee Instructional Designer

Tel: (675) 326 7343

3. Desktop Publisher

Mary Unido

Tel: (675) 326 7469

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4. Text Processor

Aran Danny

Tel: (675) 326 7343

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PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION (PCE)

This section is responsible for development of professional and continuing education activities. It manages the Certificate in Tertiary and Community Studies (CTCS) program. CTCS is a stand-alone sub-degree program pitched at year 10 school leavers that prepares students for either tertiary studies or provides skills useful for living in the community. PCE manages the annual Lahara program on behalf of the university and is also responsible for providing short courses and targeted training for the niche market.

STAFF

1. Associate Director

Mr. Peter Mwayawa

Tel: (675) 326 7369

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2. Lecturers

Mr. Tommy Boala

Lecturer, Science

Tel: (675) 326 7406

Mr. Samuel Golu

Lecturer, Mathematics

Tel: (675) 326 7504

Mrs. Jessica Wohiemani

Lecturer, Literacy

Tel: (675) 326 7407

Mr. Cornelius Gumbira

Lecturer, Social Science

Tel: (675) 326 7641

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Mr. Nare Kewa

Lecturer, Business

Tel: (675) 323 7232

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Mr. Peter Mwaywa

Lecturer, Agriculture

Tel: (675) 326 7369

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Mrs. Lucy Gideon

Lecturer, TVET

Tel: (675) 326 7522

Mr. Ansari Shaik

Lecturer

Tel: (675) 326 7522

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CENTER & STUDENT SUPPORT (CSS)

The Center for Student Support Services is responsible for all aspects of student support. From student administration to facilitating academic support in consultation with UPNG schools, CSS also manages the establishment and operation of study centers. Study Centers are resource centers where most interaction between the student and the university takes place. CSS basically provides the link between the student and the university; an enabling conduit for teaching and learning. By extension, CSS is the arm of OC, which promotes the greater charter for access to Higher Education for all.

The Roles & Responsibilities of the CSS functional unit include but are not limited to: